The Chancellors Advisory Committee on Dependent Care has collected
the following information on childrens programs on campus this
summer.
Related information may be found at the CACDC web page: chance.berkeley.edu/depcare/.

Is your program not listed on this page? Contact CACDC at 642-7883
so it can be included in next years listing.

UC Summer Enrichment Program for Girls
Five-week enrichment program sponsored by Berkeley to study friendship
and social development in girls ages 6-12. Classroom projects,
arts and crafts, drama and dance, sports, and computer activities.
Daily attendance required (M-F, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.). Supported
by a federal research grant, under the direction of Stephen P.
Hinshaw, professor of psychology.

Botanical Garden Summer Day Camp
A summer day camp of three weekly sessions in July to study nature.

Dates/Times:
July 6-10 5-7 years
July 13-17 8-11 years
July 20-24 5-7 yearsPrice/Financial Assistance: $125/week. Ten percent discount for two or more children from
the same family during the summer.Registration: Beginning March 1, placement is in the order received. Phone: 643-1924

New This Summer:Beastly Botanical Safari Camp:
The Botanical Garden and Lawrence Hall of Science have created
four one-week sessions in which campers explore plants and animals
from all over the world and across time. See the listing under
Lawrence Hall of Science for details.

New This Summer:
CAL Youth Sports and Botanical Garden Camp
Aug. 10-14, held in collaboration with CAL Youth Sports. For details,
see the listing under Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational
Sports, CAL Youth Sports Program.

Young Entrepreneurs at Berkeley
This program of the East Bay Outreach Project at the Haas School
of Business is a free, year-long, entrepreneurial training and
mentoring program for high schoolers, teaching the basics of starting
and running a business.
Dates/Times:
Phase I. July 25-Aug. 8, two-week summer session, including classroom
instruction, guest speakers and field trips.
Phase II. September-May. During the school year, participants
are paired with MBA graduate student mentors who work with them
to complete business plans. After attending additional workshops,
participants can present their business plans to the EBOP Venture
Capital Board. Successful plans receive startup funding.
Ages: 9th-12th graders from Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville and
Richmond are eligible
Price: No cost. Lunches, curriculum, bus passes as needed, field
trips and guest speakers are provided during Phase I. YEB is
especially looking for economically disadvantaged and minority
youth with good ideas for potential businesses.
Registration: Open enrollment January-May. Early deadline April
30.
Final deadline June 1. Phone: 643-0923Fax: 643-1418

Lawrence Hall of Science LHS Science, Math and Technology Day
Camps
Half-day morning and afternoon day camps to explore everything
from computers to chemistry to crime solving. Lunch-time and late-afternoon
programs are available for children in grades 3-6 enrolled in
both morning and afternoon camps.
Dates/Times: June 22-Aug. 28Ages: 4-15 years Price/Financial Assistance: Fees vary by programRegistration: Begins April 4 (March 21 for LHS members)Phone: 642-5134

LHS Full-Day and CAL Youth Sports Adventure Camps
LHS and the CAL Youth Sports Program team up to offer full-day,
two-week programs. Campers spend half the day as science explorers
and half as athletes. Extended care available at extra cost.Dates/Times: June 22-Aug. 28Ages: 5-11 yearsRegistration: Through CAL Youth Sports Program; see listing under Intercollegiate
Athletics and Recreational Sports

Summer Fun at LHS
This hands-on science center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
with interactive exhibits featuring Whales: Giants of the Deep,
Papermaking, RocknRoll Voices and more. Daily planetarium
shows, live animals to touch and observe in the biology lab, a
free computer lab, and special family events each week.Dates/Times: Summer schedule of daily programs, discovery lab, computer lab,
planetarium shows; June 22-Aug. 28.Ages: All agesPrice/Financial Assistance: Admission $2-6; children under age 3, freePhone: 642-5132

New This Summer:
Beastly Botanical Safari Camp
LHS and the Botanical Garden have created four one-week sessions
for grades 3-6. Campers explore plants and animals from all over
the world and across time. Dates/Times: June 22-Aug. 7Ages: Grades 3-6Price/Financial Assistance: $250 per session (discounts for LHS members and Friends of the
Botanical Garden)Registration: Begins April 4 (March 21 for LHS members)Phone: 642-5134

LBL Science Exploration Camp
Offers a mix of recreational and science-oriented activities.
First preference will be given to children and grandchildren of
LBNL employees, then UC families. Morning science activities are
based on weekly themes and will be held at the LBNL, Lawrence
Hall of Science and the Botanical Garden. Afternoon recreational
activities will take place in local parks.Dates/Times: July 27-Sept. 4; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; extended care available from
7:45 a.m.-9 a.m. and 4 p.m.-5:15 p.m.Price: $160 per week during pre-registration period; $175 afterwards.
Includes extended careRegistration: Begins March 10; early registration recommendedPhone: 510/486-6566 Email: sec@lbl.gov

MESA Summer Academy
Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement is an academic
enrichment program that focuses on math and science.Dates/Times: June 15-July 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-FAges: Entering 7th-12th grade in fall 1998 (ages 12-17)Price/Financial Assistance:
$750 for summer program. Financial aid is availableRegistration: Application packets available mid-February. Submission deadline
is Friday, April 3Phone: 642-2041
Special Requirements: Applicants must be on track in math, receiving
a grade C or better

Annual Community Summer Program Fair
Representatives from childrens summer programs in the community
provide information to interested families.Date/Time: March 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Scottish Rite Temple, 1547 Lakeside
Dr., OaklandPrice: No charge. Sponsored by the American Association of University
WomenPhone: 287-9855

University Village Recreation Program
Sports and focus summer camps. Additional information was not
yet available as of this publication datePhone: 524-4926

Adventure Camps
Lawrence Hall of Science and CAL Youth Sports Program team up
to offer full-day, two-week programs. Campers spend half the day
as science explorers and half as athletes. Extended care available
at extra cost.
Dates/Times: June 22-July 2; July 20-31 and Aug. 17-28. 9 a.m.-4
p.m. with extended care option Ages: 5-11 years

Mini-Camp
Dates/Times: Four two-week sessions between June 15-July 10 and July 20-Aug.
14
Ages: 8-11 years and 12-15 years

English Language Program of UCB Extension
Youth English Adventure program offers international youth an
opportunity to improve English skills and enhance cross-cultural
awareness.Dates/Times: July 6-24. English classes mornings; cultural, recreational and
water sports afternoonsAges: 14-16 yearsPrice/Financial Assistance: $2,050 includes tuition, housing accommodations with three meals/day,
activities, water sports instruction and a three-day camping trip
to YosemitePhone: 642-9833Special Requirements: Beginning to intermediate proficiency in English. Participants
should like sports, outdoor activities and meeting students from
other cultures.